by Michael Strong | Jul 14, 2014
Two words no one expects to hear used together: Veyron Hybrid. It might be happening. Just a few years ago, if you had suggested that Bugatti would build a replacement to the Veyron using a hybrid drivetrain, you might have been committed. But in that time, some of...
by Michael Strong | Jul 14, 2014
The efforts of automakers to make cars and trucks safer during the last decade appear to be hitting the mark as U.S. fatalities have declined nearly 23% in recent years, according to a newly released survey. The drop comes despite the fact that people are driving more...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Jul 14, 2014
Acura is playing its new TLX sports sedan like a winning poker hand, going all-in on the mid-range model it is launching for 2014. It may not have any other choice. Despite the strong reception given the Honda subsidiary’s redesigned MDX sport-utility vehicle this...
by Joseph Szczesny | Jul 14, 2014
Volkswagen AG fell a bit short of its ambitious push for global dominance during the first half of 2014, despite its strong and growing presence in China – and its weakness in the U.S. market is largely to blame. VW reported its deliveries worldwide increased by 5.9%,...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Jul 14, 2014
After a long delay, Volkswagen officials have finally confirmed plans to expand the capacity of their big assembly plant in Chattanooga, Tennessee to produce and all-new midsize crossover-utility vehicle, a project that will cost the maker about $900 million. After...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Jul 14, 2014
With its big V-12 putting out 621 horsepower and a raft of luxurious and high-tech features filling the cabin, Mercedes-Benz is out to redefine the concept of an automotive flagship as it rolls out the new S65 AMG Coupe. It’s the latest variant of the S-Class line-up...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Jul 14, 2014
You’re heading to work in your new autonomous vehicle, but instead of turning left on the freeway, the car veers to the right and into a dangerous neighborhood. Right now, that’s a scenario for a scene from a sci-fi movie, but as today’s cars become more and more...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Jul 11, 2014
Head-Up Displays are the norm in modern fighter jets, and basic versions of HUD have been used in a number of automobiles for more than two decades. But Jaguar Land Rover is working on a concept , dubbed the Virtual Windshield, that could take automotive displays a...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Jul 11, 2014
Hours after revealing its global chief has been reassigned to become the new lobbying czar for parent General Motors, Cadillac has confirmed it has lured Infiniti’s CEO away from the competitor’s headquarters in Hong Kong. Johan de Nysschen will now serve as the new...
by Michael Strong | Jul 11, 2014
Volkswagen issued a stop-sale order and recall of 2015 GTI and Golf models in the U.S. and Canada to fix a problem with the vehicle’s steering system. A stop-sale order means that dealers may not sell the affected vehicle until the problem has been fixed. It is...
by Michael Strong | Jul 11, 2014
Chrysler issued a recall covering nearly 900,000 vehicles for a potential fire hazard while 500,000 older Ford sedans are being investigated for steering problems. About 895,000 SUVs are subject to the Chrysler action, including 651,000 2011-2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee...
by Joseph Szczesny | Jul 11, 2014
General Motors is looking for an executive to head up the Cadillac division, following the announcement that the luxury brand’s current leader Robert Ferguson has been named Senior Vice President, Global Public Policy. It’s the latest in a string of top management...
